Overview
Summer Farm Camp Counselor Jobs in Watsonville, CA at Farm Discovery at Live Earth
Job Description: Summer Farm Camp Counselors will lead groups of children in educational, farm-based, culinary and art activities. Summer Farm Camp Counselors will help maintain the educational garden and fields, kitchen classroom and other facilities. Fieldwork will include weeding, planting, harvesting, animal chores and other farming and gardening activities. Facility maintenance will include sweeping, washing dishes, wiping surfaces, organizing art supplies, and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen. Summer Farm Camp Counselors work with and lead teen Leader’s in Training to provide a fun, safe, and educational environment for our day campers.
Requirements:
Summer Farm Camp Counselors will be able to
lift 40 lbs, work outside most of the day,
walk at least 5 miles in one day, be on their feet and active for most of the work day.
be punctual, engaged and behave professionally.
aware of all current Santa Cruz County COVID 19 restrictions and guidelines and willing to follow them in public and private settings.
Expectations
Understanding of Farm Discovery Policies, Staff Bios, Community Agreements, and Staff Schedule
Ability to make decisions as a team and individually and carry out work efficiently and effectively
Commitment to great customer service during educational programs and events
Ability to work together as a team in all aspects of the nonprofit organization
Desire to learn and ask questions; openness to different ideas/ways of doing things; think about what you’re learning, what you don’t know, observe & take notes of your observations; program debriefs
Setting a good pace: think about how you’re working/how quickly and well you are accomplishing tasks; imagine this as your own nonprofit organization
Assume ownership of tasks
Create a happy, functioning, working community
Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, offices, and surrounding area on the upper farm.
Observe work schedule and timeliness
Preferred:
Bilingual Spanish speaker.
Experience and understanding of Latinx culture.
Duration: 12 weeks total including 2 weeks of training at 30 hours and 10 weeks of summer camp sessions at 40+ hours. Beginning May 19, 2025, through August 8, 2025. Summer Farm Camp Counselors will report to the Education Director, the Education Associate, and the Executive Director.
Position Details: This is a 40+ hour per week, full time seasonal/temporary position. Pay is $19-21/hour depending on experience (2 weeks at 30, 8 weeks at 40+). In addition, the farm will provide organic produce, and fresh eggs.
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
Personal protective equipment provided or required
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
This Job Is:
Open to applicants under 18 years old, provided it is legally allowed for the job and location
Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
Work Remotely
No
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
Dependable — more reliable than spontaneous
People-oriented — enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
Adaptable/flexible — enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: $19.00 – $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
Watsonville, CA 95076 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Watsonville, CA 95076: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Summer Farm Camp Counselor
Company: Farm Discovery at Live Earth
Location: Watsonville, CA
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